Manager, Ecosystem Development

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Transport Authority in Singapore seeks a Manager, Ecosystem Development to lead and coordinate strategic business development and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the Deputy Director.

You will guide horizon scanning, develop partnerships, and drive pro-enterprise initiatives while aligning with the Authority's long-term goals. The role demands cross-cultural collaboration and strong relationship-building across government, industry, and international partners.

Qualifications

• Strong background in life sciences, public health, business admin, communications, or related discipline.
• 2–6 years of progressive leadership in business development, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, or scientific organisations essential.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to develop and execute partnership strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management across government, industry, and international partners.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in international, multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented with proven outcomes in partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and implementation of strategies; horizon scanning and research.
• Prepares strategic analyses and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Executes ecosystem development initiatives; analyses market trends and feedback.
• Coordinates day-to-day pro-enterprise engagements; identifies gaps and opportunities.
• Manages and nurtures key stakeholder relationships.
• Supports identification, evaluation, and development of partnerships; assists in negotiating agreements.
• Champions a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Market analysis

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Related discipline

Job description

What the role is

The Manager, Ecosystem Development reports directly to the Deputy Director and supports strategic leadership of integrated business development and stakeholder engagement.

What you will be working on

Strategic Leadership

• Supports development and implementation of strategies; conducts horizon scanning and research; prepares strategic analyses and recommendations for senior leadership.

Ecosystem Development (including pro- enterprise efforts)

• Executes ecosystem development initiatives; analyses market trends and feedback; coordinates day-to-day pro- enterprise engagements; identifies operational gaps and opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Manages and nurtures key stakeholder relationships.

Partnership Development

• Supports identification, evaluation, and development; assists in negotiating agreements; monitors partnership performance and provides update.

Organisational Influence

Champion a culture of strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and proactive engagement throughout the organisation, ensuring alignment with HSA's long-term goals and values.

What we are looking for

• Strong background in life sciences, public health, business administration, communications or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 2-6 years of progressive leadership experience in business development, partnership management. or stakeholder engagement within the healthcare. pharmaceutical, regulatory or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, or scientific organisations is essential
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities with proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive partnership strategies.
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across diverse audiences including government agencies, industry partners, and international organisations.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in international and multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to deliver measurable outcomes in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.